TFS Web Access

There are 2 main tools which enables web access in TFS: TFS WIWA and TFSWA

1) TFS WIWA:

TFS Work Item Web Access (WIWA) is a light version of TSWA which enables you to access TFS Work Items using a web access.

More details:

• http://visualstudiomagazine.com/articles/2008/10/13/tfs-work-item-web-access.aspx
• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc668124.aspx
• Download from here
• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/bb980951.aspx
• TFS WA licensing

This tool is mainly for business analysts and project managers, whereas Team Explorer is a better option for developers and testers (it is installed in Visual Studio).

Limitations:

Costs:

WIWA is free to use and you don't need a CAL license.

2) TSWA:

Team System Web Access can be installed on your existing Team Foundation Server deployments at no additional charge.

Costs:

Each user who accesses the TeamPlain web portal must have purchased a TFS Client Access License (CAL) prior to use.